April 17, 2012 at 11:43 am (canned diced tomatoes, chili powder, cubed cooked chicken, frozen corn, garlic, ground cumin, jalapeños, Mexican, olive oil, onion, sour cream, stovetop, tomato soup, tortilla chips, white wine, worcestershire sauce)
Serves 8.
1 t olive oil
1 C chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 C shredded cooked chicken breast (about 10 oz)
1 C frozen whole-kernel corn
1/2 C dry white wine
1 T chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 t ground cumin
1 t Worcestershire sauce
1/2 t chili powder
3 1/2 C chicken broth
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
10.75 oz can condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 1/4 C crushed tortilla chips
1/2 C sour cream
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Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Addc onion and garlic; saute 2 minutes. Stir in chicken and next 9 ingredients (chicken through tomato soup); bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour. Ladle soup into bowls; top with tortilla chips and sour cream.
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October 7, 2011 at 1:38 pm (black pepper, cilantro, Condiments, extra virgin olive oil, hatch chiles, honey, kosher salt, no-cook, poblano pepper, Quick Dishes, red wine vinegar, serrano peppers)
Serves 4.
1 medium poblano chile, roasted, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
2 Hatch chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
1 serrano chile, roasted, peeled, seeded and thinly sliced
1/4 C red wine vinegar
2 T extra virgin olive oil
1 T honey
3 T chopped fresh cilantro
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Combine ingredients in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving. The relish can be made 1 day in advance and refrigerated; bring to room tempeerature before serving.
Great on burgers.
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May 8, 2011 at 1:43 pm (Australian, beef broth, beef chuck steak, beef stew meat, boneless beef chuck steak, boneless beef sirloin steak, boneless beef top sirloin steak, butter, carrots, celery, cube steak, flank steak, flat iron steak, flour, ground beef, Main Dish, onion, oven, pepper, rib eye steak, salt, self-rising flour, skirt steak, stovetop, strip steak, vegetable shortening)
Flour
1 T butter
1/4 C celery, finely chopped
1/2 – 3/4 lb ground beef or cubed steak
2 T onion, finely chopped
1/4 C carrots, finely chopped
1 C beef stock
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Roll beef cubes in flour, or sprinkle 1 T flour over ground beef. Saute beef in butter with onion, carrot and celery, until meat is brown and vegetables bright in color. Cover with beef stock, add salt and pepper to taste, and simmer, covered, until meat is tender.
Place in greased 9″ pie pan and top with pie crust made from ingredients below. Bake for 10 – 15 minutes at 425 degrees or until pastry is golden brown.
Pastry ingredients:
2 C self-rising flour
1 pinch salt
1/2 lb shortening or butter
1/3 C water
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May 8, 2011 at 11:01 am (Asian, beansprouts, cilantro, corn on the cob, cornstarch, five-spice powder, fresh ginger, frozen peas, garlic, honey, large shrimp, lime juice, Main Dish, peanut oil, Quick Dishes, red chile pepper, rice sticks, sesame oil, snow peas, soy sauce, stovetop, vegetable oil, vermicelli)
This is the kind of recipe where you can swing by the grocery store on your way home from work, pick up a few bits, and have a great meal on the table within ten minutes of arriving in your kitchen. Just get all your stuff ready for this one–when you start cooking, it all kicks off! Good luck.
Serves 2.
a thumb-sized piece of ginger
2 cloves of garlic
1 fresh red chile
a small bunch of fresh cilantro
peanut or vegetable oil
1/2 lb large shrimp, raw, peeled
1 heaped teaspoon five-spice powder
1 t cornstarch
1/2 C fresh corn kernels
a small handful of snow peas
2 T soy sauce
juice of 1 lime
1/2 t honey
1 t sesame oil
a handful of frozen peas
7 oz rice sticks or vermicelli
a small handful of beansprouts
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To prepare:
Put a large pan of water on to boil.
Peel and finely slice the ginger and garlic.
Finely slice the chile.
Pick the cilantro leaves from the stalks and put to one side, then roughly chop the stalks.
To cook:
Preheat a wok or large frying pan on a high heat and once it’s very, very hot add a good lug of peanut oil and swirl it around.
Stir in the cilantro stalks, ginger, garlic, chile, shrimp, and five-spice powder, and fry for a minute.
Add the cornstarch, corn, and snow peas and give them a good toss or stir for another minute.
Stir in the soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and frozen peas.
Add the rice sticks (or vermicelli) to the pan of boiling water and use a wooden spoon to break them up a bit.
Cook for just 2 minutes, no longer.
Drain the rice sticks in a colander over a bowl, reserving the cooking water.
Add a large spoonful or ladleful of the cooking water to the wok and cook for a further minutes or two.
To serve:
Use tongs to divide the rice sticks between your serving bowls, or to lift them on to one large serving platter.
Spoon the shrimp, veggies, and any juices over the top and sprinkle with the beansprouts and cilantro leaves.
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May 8, 2011 at 10:47 am (broccoli florets, brown rice, canned garbanzos, carrots, cauliflower, coconut milk, cooked garbanzo beans, curry powder, fresh green peas, frozen broccoli, frozen peas, garlic, ground cumin, Indian, kale, light soy sauce, Main Dish, mushrooms, onion, potatoes, red pepper (cayenne), squash, stovetop, sweet potatoes, turmeric, vegetable stock)
Makes 6 servings
The vegetables listed below are favorites, but any vegetables you have on hand can be used along with the coconut milk and spices. If you decide to use coconut milk, it is important to note that this product has a high fat content and should be used in moderation. Try lite coconut to get the sweet nutty coconut flavor without all the fat. Cauliflower, squash, and sweet potatoes are other tasty choices. This is a great way to use up “going-bad” fresh or frozen vegetables! Serve over rice or your favorite whole grain.
1 cup uncooked brown rice
2 cups water
1 large onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, chopped (about 4 teaspoons)
3 large carrots, chopped
¼ cup vegetable broth or water
1 ½ tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon turmeric
pinch cayenne pepper
1 medium potato, chopped (peeling optional)
3 cups chopped kale
2 cups chopped broccoli florets, or 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped broccoli florets
8 mushrooms, sliced
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed, or 1½ cup of cooked garbanzo beans
1 cup fresh or frozen green peas
1 cup lite coconut milk, or 1 cup non-dairy milk + 1 teaspoon
coconut extract
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
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Bring rice and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Lower heat and simmer, covered, until all the water is absorbed (about 30 minutes).
In a large saucepan, sauté onion, garlic, and carrots in vegetable broth or water on medium-high heat until onion becomes translucent. Add curry, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes, stirring often. Add potato, kale, broccoli, mushrooms, beans, peas, and coconut milk or non-dairy milk mixture. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potato can be pierced easily with a fork. Sprinkle with soy sauce before serving.
Per serving (1/6 of recipe): 320 calories; 5.2 g fat; 2.5 g saturated fat ; 14.7%
calories from fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 12.3 g protein; 59.3 g carbohydrate; 5.9
g sugar; 12.3 g fiber; 407 mg sodium; 115 mg calcium; 4.7 mg iron; 37.7 mg
vitamin C; 6312 mcg beta-carotene; 1.7 mg vitamin E
Recipe by Jennifer Reilly, R.D.
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May 8, 2011 at 10:36 am (Appetizers, black pepper, blender, canned garbanzos, cooked garbanzo beans, food processor, garlic, ground cumin, lemon juice, Middle Eastern, no-cook, Quick Dishes, roasted red peppers, scallions, tahini, Vegetarian)
Makes about 2 cups (8 ¼-cup servings)
Spread hummus on whole-wheat pita bread or serve as a dip for vegetables. This version is lower in fat than most commercial varieties, which is important when it comes to reducing hormone-dependent cancer risk and keeping your immune system operating smoothly.
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, or 1½ cups of cooked garbanzo beans
1 tablespoon tahini
¼ cup lemon juice
3 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic (about 3 cloves)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup roasted red peppers, packed in water
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If using canned garbanzo beans, drain them, reserving liquid, and rinse beans. Place beans, tahini, lemon juice, green onions, garlic, cumin, black pepper, and roasted peppers in food processor or blender and process until smooth. Add reserved bean liquid, or if using cooked beans, water or vegetable broth, as
needed for a smoother consistency.
Per ¼-cup serving: 80 calories; 2.1 g fat; 0.3 g saturated fat ; 23.3% calories
from fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 3.9 g protein; 12.5 g carbohydrate; 1.4 g sugar; 2.8 g
fiber; 32 mg sodium; 36 mg calcium; 1.6 mg iron; 23.5 mg vitamin C; 299 mcg
beta-carotene; 0.4 mg vitamin E
Recipe by Jennifer Reilly, R.D.
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May 4, 2011 at 5:58 pm (bok choy, brown sugar, chile paste, coconut milk, curry powder, firm tofu, fresh basil, fresh ginger, hot cooked rice, Indian, Main Dish, mushrooms, roma tomatoes, salt, scallions, soy sauce, stovetop, Vegetarian, yellow bell pepper)
Prep Time: 25 Min
Cook Time: 15 Min
Ready In: 40 Min
Serves 6.
2 bunches green onions
1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
1/4 cup soy sauce, divided
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons chile paste
1 pound firm tofu, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
4 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
4 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
4 cups chopped bok choy
salt to taste
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1. Remove white parts of green onions, and finely chop. Chop greens into 2 inch pieces.
2. In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, mix coconut milk, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, brown sugar, curry powder, ginger, and chile paste. Bring to a boil.
3. Stir tofu, tomatoes, yellow pepper, mushrooms, and finely chopped green onions into the skillet. Cover, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in basil and bok choy. Season with salt and remaining soy sauce. Continue cooking 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender but crisp. Serve over rice. Garnish with remaining green onion.
Variation: If bok choy is unavailable, substitute a bag of spinach for it.
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April 4, 2011 at 3:01 pm (granulated sugar, lemons, parsley, pepper, Quick Dishes, salt, shallots, Side dish, snow peas, stovetop, vegetable oil)
Snow peas deserve better tan to just be greasy, “limp” tagalongs in our favorite Chinese takeout dishes, said Rachel Toomey Kelsey in Cooks Illustrated. “Bringing out their sweet, grassy flavor while preserving their crisp bite” is the ideal, but it requires some care. Instead of stirring madly when you drop them in a hot pan, let them sit long enough for their sugars to caramelize–as you would when browning meat. To “kick up the color” and augment the flavor, sprinkle on not just salt and pepper but a touch of sugar too.
Makes 4 servings.
1 T vegetable oil, divided
1 shallot, minced
1 t grated lemon zest plus 1 t lemon juice
1/4 t salt
1/8 t pepper
1/8 t sugar
3/4 lb snow peas, tips pulled off and strings removed
1 t minced fresh parsley (Chives or tarragon can be used in place of parsley.)
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Combine 1 t oil, shallot and lemon zest in small bowl. Combine salt, pepper and sugar in a second bowl.
Heat remaining oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat until just smoking. Add snow peas, sprinkle with salt mixture, and cook, without stirring, 30 seconds. Stir once, then continue to cook, without stirring, 30 seconds longer. Now stirring constantly, cook peas until crisp-tender (1 to 2 minutes).
Push peas to sides of skillet; add shallot mixture to clearing and cook, mashing with spatula, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Toss to combine shallot mixture with peas. Transfer peas to bowl and stir in lemon juice and parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
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March 27, 2011 at 5:05 pm (Breakfast, broiler, cheddar, corn on the cob, eggs, frozen corn, Main Dish, milk, onion, oregano, Quick Dishes, red bell peppers, stovetop, zucchini)
2 to 4 servings
1 1/2 C diced zucchini
1 C fresh or frozen corn kernels
1/2 C chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 C chopped onion
1/4 t oregano, crushed
1 T water
4 eggs
1/4 C skim milk
1/4 C (1 oz) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
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In 10″ non-stick, ovenproof skillet, combine vegetables, oregano and water. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
Thoroughly blend eggs and milk. Pour over vegetables. Cook over low heat until eggs are almost set. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil about 6 inches from heat until cheese is melted.
Cut into wedges and serve from pan or slide from pan onto serving platter.
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March 27, 2011 at 4:35 pm (asparagus, eggs, french bread, fully cooked ham, garlic powder, Italian bread, italian cheese blend, lemon juice, Main Dish, microwave, milk, mozzarella, oven, vegetable cooking spray)
The savory bread pudding called strata has become one of America’s favorite egg casseroles. Strata means layers and layering is almost all you have to do to make one. Once you’ve poured on the custard, bake or microwave the strata right away or cover and refrigerate it for several hours or even overnight. With a cold mixture, allow a little more cooking time to serve up a quick meal whenever you need it the next day.
Makes 6 Servings
Cooking spray
12 to 16 (1/2″ thick) slices French or Italian bread (about 4 oz)
1 C (4 oz) shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella or Italian blend cheese, divided
1 C (4 oz) chopped cooked lean ham, divided
8 oz fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1″ pieces (about 2 C)
6 eggs
1 C skim or low-fat milk
2 T lemon juice
1/4 t garlic powder
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Even coat 8″ square baking dish with spray. Layer half of the bread slices on bottom of dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 C of the cheese, 1/2 C of the ham and 1 C of the asparagus pieces. Cover with the remaining bread slices, laying them flat or in a shingled pattern. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese, ham and asparagus pieces. In medium bowl, beat together eggs, milk, lemon juice and garlic powder. Pour evenly over layers. Cover with plastic wrap.
Microwave on full power 5 minutes. Microwave on 50% power until thermometer inserted near center reads 160 degrees and/or knife inserted near center comes out clean, about 10 to 12 minutes.
OR
Cover dish with aluminum foil instead of plastic wrap. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven until thermometer inserted near center reads 160 degrees and/or knife inserted near center comes out clean, about 40 to 45 minutes.
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